Top 10 European Signings of the 2024

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The 2024–25 European football season saw a flurry of high-profile moves, dramatic free transfers, and bold club investments.

From world-class superstars switching allegiances to promising talents getting their breakthrough, this campaign reshaped many clubs across the continent. Some signings paid off spectacularly, turning into immediate match-winners and title drivers.

Below, we’ve ranked the top 10 signings of the 2024–25 season based on their performance, value for money, and overall impact on their clubs.

Top 10 European Signings of 2024–25

Rank	Player	From	To	Fee	Key Contribution
1	Kylian Mbappé	Paris Saint-Germain	Real Madrid	Free Transfer	42 goals, 4 assists; major trophies won
2	Julian Alvarez	Manchester City	Atlético Madrid	€90m	29 goals, 7 assists; vital in attack
3	Ayoze Perez	Real Betis	Villarreal	€4m	Versatile forward with high output
4	Xavi Simons	PSG	RB Leipzig	€70m	Creative force; consistent performances
5	Michael Olise	Crystal Palace	Bayern Munich	€80m	17 goals, 21 assists; elevated attack
6	Serhou Guirassy	Stuttgart	Borussia Dortmund	€18m	34 goals; bargain signing of the season
7	Dani Olmo	RB Leipzig	Barcelona	€60m	Midfield maestro; key in big matches
8	Dominic Solanke	Bournemouth	Tottenham Hotspur	€64.3m	Lead striker with goals and link-up play
9	Scott McTominay	Manchester United	Napoli	€32.50m	Tough-tackling midfield presence
10	Desire Doue	Rennes	PSG	€60m	28 Goals Involvement

Top 10 Impactful Signings – Detailed Breakdown

Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid

Transfer: Free from PSG
Stats: 42 goals, 4 assists
Impact: Led Madrid to UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup triumphs. A free signing with a superstar returns.

Julián Álvarez – Atlético Madrid

Transfer: €75m from Manchester City
Stats: 29 goals, 7 assists
Impact: Became Simeone’s star striker, blending work rate and finishing to transform Atlético’s attack.

Ayoze Perez – Villarreal

Transfer: €4m from Real Betis
Stats: 22 Goals + 4 assists across multiple competitions
Impact: He has been one of the best, cheapest players in this list as he scored 22 goals and gave four assists.

Xavi Simons – RB Leipzig

Transfer: €50m from PSG
Impact: Cemented himself as the engine of Leipzig’s creative midfield; a long-term star in the making.

Michael Olise – Bayern Munich

Transfer: €80m from Crystal Palace
Stats: 17 goals, 21 assists
Impact: Added flair and unpredictability to Bayern’s right flank; easily unlocked defenses.

Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund

Transfer: €18m from Stuttgart
Stats: 34 goals, 5 assists
Impact: An absolute bargain; top scorer in Germany, crucial for Dortmund’s title challenge.

Dani Olmo – Barcelona

Transfer: €60m from RB Leipzig
Impact: Reignited creativity in Barcelona’s midfield; scored key goals and ran the playbook for Xavi.

Dominic Solanke – Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer: €64.3m from Bournemouth
Impact: Became Spurs’ new talisman up front; consistent goal contributions and strong holdup play. He also helped Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League Title to end the curse of not winning any major title.

Scott McTominay – Napoli

Transfer: €32.50m From Manchester United
Impact: Provided stability and steel in Napoli’s midfield; rejuvenated under Serie A’s tactical systems. He has been Napoli’s heart and helped them win the Serie A.

Desire Doue – Paris Saint-Germain

Transfer: €60m
Impact: After he had an amazing season with Rennes in 2023/24, the top three clubs, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea FC, were in a bidding war, but PSG won the bidding war. The way Desire performed made the PSG win the title and also go into the final of the UEFA Champions League. He was involved in 28 goals.